Vukusic leaves Polokwane City

Phakaathi reported last week that Vukusic would decide this week if whether or not he would lead Rise and Shine next season. Now the Slovakian coach has confirmed that he has decided to step down from his role as City coach.

“I have decided to leave Polokwane City. I have already informed Bernard Molekwa (City team manager and assistant coach) because I worked closely with him at the club. Over the few days, I will inform the chairman (Johnny Mogaladi) that I’m leaving,” Vukusic told Phakaaathi on Monday.

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“Like I said to you last week that I’ll speak to my family about my future and we felt that the best way was for me not to continue with Polokwane.

“I wanted to be fair to Polokwane and let them [be] aware now that I’m leaving so that they could have time to look for my replacement. I did that out of respect for the club and my chairman and of course the supporters who have been kind to me,” added Vukusic.

Asked if there are any offers on the table for him, Vukusic said: “No, the process of finding a new job will start when I have finalised terminating my contract with Polokwane. I want to finish my relationship with them first, it’s only fair to do that.”

It’s not clear at this stage if City will accept Vukusic’s resignation or they will fight it like they did when Luc Eymael tried to leave the club to join Free State Stars.

But Vukusic said he was prepared to stay at home until everything is finalised with City.

“I can stay at home, it’s fine. As long as I’m with my daughter then I’m fine,” concluded Vukusic.

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